Human error main cause of ship accidents

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Tuesday, January 08, 2013

The insurance company Allianz said 106 ships were lost worldwide in the 12-month period ending Nov. 25 2012, up from 91 ships the previous year but a 27 percent decrease on the 10-year average of 146 ships per annum. Releasing its annual Safety and Shipping Review marine insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) said despite a downward trend in losses "driven by technology, training and regulation and a proactive response from the shipping indu...

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